Tennis elbow is an injury that largely affects the tendons and muscles on the outside of the elbow. If you feel the joint with your opposite fingers, there is a small bony protrusion. Tendons run over this area, allowing for specific movements. When they become...
Driving a commercial truck is an inherently dangerous profession. The more time that people spend on the road, the greater their chances of experiencing a crash. Although truck drivers must undergo specialized education and adhere to strict rules, they can still end...
When you get hurt at work, you expect the insurance company to take your report seriously. Yet many workers discover the opposite. Instead of support, they face doubt, delays or flat-out denials. Because this tactic is common, it helps to understand why it happens and...
On-the-job injuries could be the result of a worker making a mistake. Other times, an employer’s failure to follow safety regulations could be the underlying cause. Occasionally, someone else is actually to blame for a worker’s injury while on the clock. A coworker...
Some professionals work in environments where major falls are a risk. Construction professionals, window washers and many others could fall from a significant elevation while working. Workers in just about any profession could potentially sustain injuries in...
You often hear people say that construction is the most dangerous industry in the United States. They may point to the “Fatal Four,” or the top four reasons for fatal accidents in construction: Falls, electrocutions, being struck by objects or being caught between...
Professionals in a variety of different positions can injure their backs at work. Truckers forced to sit all day can develop chronic pain in the lumbar spine. Manufacturing workers who constantly lift and twist could hurt their backs due to overexertion or repetitive...
Professionals who perform the same tasks regularly can damage their bodies. A repetitive strain injury can develop that affects their strength and range of motion. It can diminish how quickly workers perform job tasks. It can even affect their quality of life outside...
Construction sites are busy environments where heavy equipment moves constantly. While machinery is essential for building projects, it also creates significant safety risks. Understanding which machines are most dangerous and how to reduce accidents is key to...
Accidents can happen anywhere, including on the way to or from a job site. Many employees wonder if workers’ compensation will step in when injuries occur during travel. The answer often depends on the circumstances. The going and coming rule In most cases, the “going...